vitamin B6

noun

: pyridoxine or a closely related compound found widely in combined form and considered essential to vertebrate nutrition

Examples of vitamin B6 in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Some compounders already add vitamin B6 or B12 with the intent of alleviating nausea associated with GLP-1 drugs. Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 16 Aug. 2024 The product also includes ingredients like vitamin B6, which is said to help with nausea. Emily Burns, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 Green beans contain calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, zinc, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin K, and nearly 2 grams of protein in a single cup, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 24 July 2024 The most common deficiencies are of vitamin B6, iron and vitamin D. Of all the vitamins and minerals, Americans are least likely to be deficient in vitamin A, vitamin E and folate (B9). Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 25 June 2024 The fruit is full of nutrients, including vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium and vitamin E, which are all beneficial to your pet, according to PetMD. Mango is also high in fiber, which can aid digestion. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2024 One packet not only contains milk thistle, fenugreek, and fennel but also collagen, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12. Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 15 May 2024 Just one tablespoon provides 3.5 grams of fiber, seven grams of protein, and several B vitamins, including thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, biotin, and vitamin B6. Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 15 May 2024 The formula incorporates the natural ingredients of arnica and vitamin B6. Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vitamin B6 was in 1934

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“Vitamin B6.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitamin%20B6. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

vitamin B6

noun
-ˈbē-ˈsiks
: pyridoxine
also : a closely related compound

Medical Definition

vitamin B6

noun
: pyridoxine or a closely related compound found widely in combined form and considered essential to vertebrate nutrition

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